Commonly called ‘wattles,’ acacia plants are the largest vascular plants in Australia. If you want to learn to grow a wide variety of acacia plants, this course is ideal for you.
Growing Acacia Plants is a professional development course that will help you identify, grow and use a wide variety of acacias.
In this acacia plants course, you will learn about the physiology of acacias, propagation methods, plant selection for climate, landscaping and design processes.
You will also learn about other uses of acacias, including timber, tanning, cut flowers, food sources and gum Arabic and how to deal with pests and diseases.
On completion of this course, you will have a solid foundation knowledge of how to select, grow and use a variety of acacia plants.
Course Structure
Unit - Acacias
Unit 1 – Introduction
- Plant taxonomy
- Plant classification
- Resources
- Reference books
- Organizations
- Periodicals: magazines and journals.
- Internet
- Appreciating acacia ecosystems
- List of significant acacias
Unit 2 – Physiology of Acacias
- Introduction
- Flower structure
- An inflorescence
- Terminology
- Physiology of acacia
- Foliage
- Flowers
- Acacia fruits (seed pods)
- Acacia bark
Unit 3 – Culture
- Environmental factors
- Consider where the plant grows naturally.
- Consider light and temperature conditions.
- Nutrition
- Pests and diseases
- Soil is the key to good health
- Soil chemistry
- Soil profile
- Improving soil structure
- The nutrient elements
- The major elements:
- The minor elements
- Acacia deficiencies and toxicities
- Improve different types of soils problems
- Soil testing
- Acacia at a glance
- Weeds and their control
- Steps to control weeds
- Methods of weed control
Unit 4 – Propagation
- Growing from seed
- Seed collection
- Germination of seed
- Seed treatments
- Boil water treatment
- Hot water treatment
- Scrafication
- Chemical treatment
- Sowing
- Seed storage
- Cuttings
- Improving success with cuttings
- Transplanting seedlings or rooted cuttings
- Potting up
Unit 5 -Using Acacias
- Uses of acacias
- Plant selection
- Plants for different situations
- The planning and design process
- Garden accents
- Creating landscape effects
- Recommended acacias for different situations
- Hardy and cold tolerant
- Drought tolerant plants
- Low growing wattles for warm humid places
- Tall shrubs for warm, humid places
- Summer flowering acacias
- Autumn flowering acacias
- Australian acacias beyond Australia
Unit 6 – Other Uses for Acacias
- Timber
- Tanning
- Cut flowers
- Postharvest of flowers
- Perfume
- Acacias for food
- How seeds are eaten
- Making wattle seed essence
- Using acacias for fodder
- Gum arabic
Unit 7 – Pests and Diseases
- Problems detected on specific acacias
- Galls, beetles, weevils, mildew
- Cinnamon fungus (phytopthora sp.)
- Environmental problems
- Common environmental problems
- Burn of foliage
- Drainage problems
- Drainage problems
- Law in relation to chemical use
- Frost treatment
- Hail treatment
- Shade treatment
- Cold weather and extreme heat treatment
- Wind treatment
Unit 8 – PBL Project
Study Hours
Estimated duration 50 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
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- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
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To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
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Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
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I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
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Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional Development for:
- Gardener
- Horticulturalist
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